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Extended Producer Responsibility Coming to MN: What to Know

by Foam Industries

Packaging rules in Minnesota are about to change in a big way. A new law built on Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) is designed to incentivize sustainable packaging by shifting responsibility ...

What is Foam Lamination?

by Foam Industries

Foam is tough, but lamination makes it tougher — and better looking. By adding an extra layer, lamination reinforces foam’s natural strength while opening the door to more design possibilities. The ...

Data-Driven Protection: Why Foam is the Science-Backed Choice

by Foam Industries

When it comes to protecting products in transit, guesswork isn’t enough. Foam packaging isn’t just another option: it’s science-backed, data-driven protection. Unlike other packaging materials like ...

What is the White Foam in Packaging Called?

by Foam Industries

Let it be known that there is no question too basic for us to answer. You’ve asked, we’re here to answer: “What’s that white foam in my package called?” Here at Foam Industries, we know all the ...

Void Fill vs. Custom Foam Packaging: Pros and Cons

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Every company wants to get their products from point A to point B without damage and by using the most cost-effective options possible. Void-fill like packing peanuts and crumpled paper is often the ...

What is the Difference Between EVA Foam and Polyurethane Foam?

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Not all foam is created equal. If you’ve spent any time researching packaging options, shopping for protective gear, or even browsing craft materials, you’ve probably seen EVA foam and polyurethane ...

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FastAF Packaging: Delivering Bespoke Foam Solutions Quickly

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When you have a part or product to ship, you’re not just trying to get it from Point A to Point B. You’re trying to make sure it arrives undamaged and is easy to unbox. Being fabricated under your ...

XLPE vs PE vs EPE Foam: Which One is Better?

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When choosing a foam for your packaging application, we often get the question: Which one is the best? “Best” is subjective, of course, and it also depends on your specific application. Today, our ...

The Role of Foam in Supporting Durable and Eye-Catching Store Fixtures

by Foam Industries

Getting fixtures sent to the appropriate retailers in one piece is crucial. With custom fixtures and display pieces often being heavy and fragile, it’s easy for components to break or get damaged ...

5 Ways Foam Packaging Can Reduce Fixture Shipping Costs

by Foam Industries

Imagine this: you’re an OEM of bespoke retail fixtures and displays. You’ve just completed a run of beautifully crafted custom displays for a client - they’re new, they’re shiny, and they’re ready to ...

Did You Know Foam Industries Does This, Too?

by Foam Industries

At Foam Industries, we do a lotta stuff. And often, it’s a lotta random stuff that we don’t think to highlight. So today, we’re going to round up some of the neat, random, cool, etc. projects we’ve ...

Why Foam is the Ideal Material for Shipping Fully Assembled Fixtures

by Foam Industries

If you’re a fixture and display manufacturer, then you already know: trying to find an out-of-the-box packaging solution is just not a possibility. You have unique product with unique needs. ...

Is Packaging Foam a Good Insulator?

by Foam Industries

Ensuring your products go from point A to point B with no damage is more challenging than it sounds. Especially because the modern shipping experience is not a direct point A to point B trip - your ...

Don’t Get Ghosted: How to Spot a Packaging Supplier You Can Count On

by Foam Industries

Ever been ghosted by a packaging supplier? When you meet, they promise durability and cost savings. But when you actually start a relationship, they’re slow to respond, provide inferior service and ...

Case Study: Cutting Waste & Timelines for a Fixture Manufacturer

by Foam Industries

A manufacturer needed a packaging solution that wouldn’t break the bank - or their products. As a manufacturer of retail displays and fixtures, this organization faced unique challenges when shipping ...